geometry in middle school · 2018. 12. 6. · • students who wish to be considered for geometry...
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Geometry inMiddle SchoolInformation for Parents, Teachers and Students
Geometry Requirements
The Texas Education Agency requires that students complete Mathematics Grade 8 or its equivalent prior to enrollment in Algebra 1.
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Geometry Course Sequence
Grade 6: 6th gr. Advanced Math and 7th grade Advanced Math
Assessment: 8th gr. STAAR Math
Grade 7: Algebra 1 (earns 1 HS credit)
Assessment: Algebra End-of-Course (EOC) STAAR
Grade 8: Geometry (earns 1 HS credit)
Assessment: Geometry Final Exam, 8th grade STAAR*3
Note: *Students in Geometry in 8th grade will take 8th gr. STAAR Math – TEA requirement to take a grade equivalent math test
Geometry By 8th GradeIs achievable by AISD placement test prior to start of 6th
grade and qualifying to take the prerequisite courses in 6th
and 7th grade based on STAAR 5th grade Math
6th grade Requirements• Students must complete both 6th grade Advanced Math
and 7th grade Advanced Math (this course is 8th grade Math) during the 6th grade year
• Students who wish to be considered for Geometry in 2019 will complete 7th grade Advanced Math (the 8th
grade Math Equivalent) using an online course located in Odysseyware during the Spring Semester of 2019 –developed by AISD Math Dept. Course may be accessed at home and school.
• Students will take the 8th grade STAAR Math test in the Spring of 2019 after completing the online 7th gr. Advanced Math course (8th g. Math) and score in the Mastery range
• Students who need more preparation will attend AVID Summer Bridge in summer 2019 for consideration for enrollment in Algebra in the 7th grade for Fall 2019
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7th Grade RequirementsStudents who complete the 6th grade requirements qualify for Algebra in 7th grade and will be enrolled in the course.
Students in Algebra 1 who did not complete 7th gr. Advanced Math and who did not take 8th gr. STAAR must do the following:• Complete the 8th gr. Mathematics course using
Odysseyware at home and at school starting in January 2019.
• Take the 8th grade Math Proficiency test in Spring 2019 on Saturday May 18th at Fulmore MS – to show mastery of 8th grade knowledge and skills
• Take the Algebra 1 EOC at the end of 7th grade
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8th grade requirementsStudents who complete the 6th and 7th grade prerequisites take Geometry in the 8th grade.
Students currently in Geometry in 8th
grade who did not meet the TEA requirment of showing mastery of 8th
grade Math or its equivalent, must do the following:• Take the 8th grade STAAR Math test in April 2019 and
score minimum of “Meets Standard”
• Take and pass the Geometry final exam in May 2019
• Attend any tutoring sessions required by the teacher
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What is Odysseyware?Online Learning Platform
• Aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for 8th
grade Mathematics
• Allows students to work on the course from any electronic device at home or school
• Supervised instruction by the math teacher
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Moving Forward –What to Expect in 2019-2020The course sequence required for Geometry in the 8th grade will be implemented with the incoming 6th grade class
6th grade students entering in Fall 2019 will
• Score in the Mastery range on STAAR 5th grade Math
• Take an AISD Math Placement Test for Geometry and score in the readiness range for Geometry
• Take two class periods of 6th grade Advanced Math in the Fall Semester of 6th grade (lose one elective period)
• Take two class periods of 7th grade Advanced Math in the Spring Semester of 6th grade (lose 1 elective period)
• Take the 8th grade STAAR Math test in the Spring of 2020 and score in the Mastery range
Sample Schedule
Fall Spring
1. PE/Dance 1. Functional Fitness
2. ELAR 2. ELAR
3. Adv Math 6 3. Adv. Math 7
4. Adv Math 6 4. Adv. Math 7
5. World Cultures 5. World Cultures
6. Science 6. Science
7. Elective 7. Elective
8. Elective 8. Elective
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The Geometry Track in middle school requires careful planning and is intended for students who are two years ahead of peers in the math curriculum
